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Terms and Conditions of Hire

All bicycles are ridden at your own risk. Accepting the hire agreement is full liability for any accident or injury to either the hirer or any third party. The hirer is at all times personally liable for any accident that they may cause or damage to people or property. Personal insurance cover is not included. We recommend you take out personal insurance cover prior to the hire period.
The hirer must inspect the bicycle before accepting it for any damage or defects. Acceptance of the bicycle is acceptance that it is in good roadworthy condition. Any marks, damage or defects should be notified on the hire agreement form prior to signing.
Proof of identification will be requested upon collection of your bicycles and accessories. (E.g. NUS card, driving license, passport, photo ID, etc.)
The full hire fee must be paid upon booking. A deposit of £99 per bike is due on the day when you collect the bike and can be cash or cheque. This will be held against any damage to the bike and returned upon return of the equipment in good condition. We reserve the right to deduct monies from hirers for repairs to damaged cycles returned from hire caused as a consequence of the hirers dangerous cycling, loss of control or negligence.
Bicycles reserved for you will be held until 12 o'clock midday following the expected day of collection, and will be charged from the start of the reservation period.
Bicycles and equipment hired on the rental agreement remains the property of Student Bike Hire and if the equipment is not returned, or damaged beyond repair we reserve the right to charge the hirers for the full cost of the equipment and any loss incurred within a 1 week period.
The hire fee includes lights and lock. Any loss or damage of accessories will incur and additional charge.
Please cycle sensibly, with respect for others and the natural habitat. Cyclists are expected to follow the Highway Code in particular the "Extra rules for Cyclists" (Rules 187-211)
Anyone cycling in a discourteous or unsafe manner will have the equipment repossessed with no refund of hire charges.
Cycles should be locked to a permanent fixture whenever left unattended. The method of securing should include the front wheel and the frame. Theft of an unlocked bicycle will be the responsibility of the hirer and will be subject to a £99 charge to cover the replacement of the bicycle and its accessories.
The hirer will not undertake any manoeuvre which is beyond their skill or outside the bike's capability.
The hirer must be in good health and their eyesight is up to the standard required for a road driving test. They must not be suffering from any medical conditions or disability which is likely to adversely affect our normal control of the bicycle.
In the event of a mechanical failure other than punctures, Student Bike Hire may collect the bike if notified by telephoning 02476 678885 but reserves the right to charge a collection fee.